A St. John Police sergeant has resigned after allegedly stuffing a $30 package of hamburger down his pants and walking out of a store without paying for it on April 21, according to court documents.
The Des Peres Police Department issued a summons for shoplifting to Matthew Barthelmass, 36, of Kirkwood. His attorney, Travis Noble, said Barthelmass recently resigned from the St. John force. He said his client planned to enter a plea of not guilty.
“He’s devastated,” Noble said. He was a police sergeant and a highly decorated police officer and has been in law enforcement 15 years. He saved someone from a burning home. He was highly regarded.”
Noble said Barthelmass’ career is on the line.
“He wants to clear his name,” he said.
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